In the summer of 2012, the lightning-sparked Dahl Fire in central Montana scorched more than 22,000 acres, leading to the destruction of 74 homes and 149 other buildings. Sadly, residents of Montana are all too familiar with tragedies like the Dahl Fire, with wildfires roaring across thousands of acres every […]
In the 2016 presidential election, we’ve already heard lots of buzz about the candidates wooing voters in “swing states” — the states where the balloting easily could swing toward the Democratic or Republican challenger. While Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump see eye-to-eye on pretty much nothing, they probably could agree […]
On many college campuses, outdoor fountains serve as backdrops for photo-worthy memories: checking out the school with Mom and Dad before you’ve enrolled, skipping class with your dormmates or — finally! — getting that diploma. Perhaps no place is the college fountain more iconic and beautiful than at the University […]
If you’ve been bitten by the Pokémon GO bug, then no doubt you’ve been racing around Austin in a frenzied attempt to nab as many Pokémon characters as you can. The developer says this über-popular, location-based augmented reality game, available via app on iOS and Android devices, “allows you to find […]
As described in one research study, the Monarch butterfly is “an iconic North American insect.” An earlier research study went even further, hailing the monarch as “one of the world’s most well-known insects, being easily identifiable by its bright orange and black wing colors.” Indeed, kids and adults around the […]
Every May, about 350 seniors at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, PA, head to the Scott Amphitheater to receive their diplomas. While the commencement spotlight is on the graduates, it just as easily could shine on the outdoor amphitheater itself. Tulip poplar trees form the bulk of the amphitheater’s columns. The […]
Thanks in large part to its location along the Gulf of Mexico, Florida’s Tampa Bay area boasts a wealth of picturesque parks. Whether you’re into fishing, swimming, hiking, biking or sunbathing, there’s a Tampa Bay park perfectly suited for you. Amid the impressive array of parks, one is particularly praiseworthy. […]
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With organic food sales in the U.S. soaring to nearly $36 billion in 2014 and the organic category now accounting for close to 5 percent of all U.S. food sales, organic farmers are reaping considerable benefits. A survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service found that […]
When it comes to ecologically friendly basketball arenas, the University of Texas at Arlington stands out as a maverick. In 2012, the university opened the $78 million College Park Center, where the men’s basketball, women’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams compete. In addition, the 218,000-square-foot arena hosts the WNBA’s Dallas […]
When you’re sitting in the stands at a NASCAR track, it’s easy to take your surroundings for granted. After all, you’re pretty much laser-focused on the cars zooming around the track. But if you look around, you’ll notice that the natural scenery at some NASCAR tracks is spectacular. In advance of […]